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Crime
Tripura Police Seize 794 Kg Cannabis Worth ₹1.5 Crore, Arrest One Suspect
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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In a major drug bust, Tripura police confiscated 794 kilograms of cannabis valued at approximately ₹1.5 crore and detained a suspect.
Earlier this week, law‑enforcement officials in Tripura carried out a large‑scale operation that resulted in the seizure of 794 kilograms of cannabis. The confiscated crop was estimated to be worth about ₹1.5 crore. During the raid, police detained one suspect who was believed to be involved in the cultivation and distribution of the drug.
The operation was part of the state’s ongoing campaign to curb drug trafficking and cultivation. Authorities said the seized quantity represents one of the biggest finds in the region in recent years. The arrested individual is expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Tripura Police have announced that the seized material will be processed for forensic analysis, and that further investigations will be conducted to identify any additional participants in the drug network. The incident underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing drug laws and protecting public health.
The operation was part of the state’s ongoing campaign to curb drug trafficking and cultivation. Authorities said the seized quantity represents one of the biggest finds in the region in recent years. The arrested individual is expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Tripura Police have announced that the seized material will be processed for forensic analysis, and that further investigations will be conducted to identify any additional participants in the drug network. The incident underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing drug laws and protecting public health.